Materials

• Access to computer lab and/or media center
• Copies of the following:
  – “Events of the Cold War Activity” notes for each student (Attachment C)
  – “Individual Evaluations” for each student (Attachment D)
  – “Cold War Presentation Group Evaluation Sheet” – Five for each class period (Attachment E)
  – Project research sheets – Enough for each member of each project group per class (Attachments F, G, H, I, J, and K)
• List showing division of the class into five different research groups
• Storyboard elements:
  – Glue sticks
  – Scissors
  – Multicolored packs of construction paper
  – Yardsticks and rulers
  – Display boards

Instructional Activities

1. Complete any notes from the “Events of the Early Cold War.”
   
   
2. Introduce the “Events of the Cold War Activity” (Attachment C):
   • Place the class into predetermined groups.
   • Give each student Attachment C, and explain the subject, purpose, and procedure of the activity.
   • Begin in the classroom by instructing groups to divide up the work to be done on the project.
   • Arrange for the computer lab and/or media center for students to complete research.
   
   
3. Assist students with research procedure.
   • Monitor students closely to ensure they are finding the information needed.
   • Remind students to cite the sources.
   • Help students create maps, graphs, and charts.
   • Instruct students to follow the assigned timeline:
   – By the end of the second day students should be starting to create items to place on the storyboard.
   – By end of third day the storyboard should be nearing completion.
   – By end of fourth day the storyboard, five questions, and script should be completed.
   • Collect a copy of the five-question review sheets, and make copies for the students in the class.
   
   
4. Have students make presentations for walking tour.
   • Follow directions on Attachment C for assembling tour groups.
   • While groups are presenting, move from group to group filling out the Project Evaluation (Attachment E).
   
   
5. Coordinate post-presentation activities.
   • Collect question review sheets, and tally totals for each student.
   • Instruct students to fill out individual evaluation sheets.